The Huron Expositor, 1939-12-08, Page 64i
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hange From
este day And To -Day
to present the boy of 70
o to a cultured modern audi-
4,, roust first dress him for the
q04144N1. Let me sage What did he
r? On such ooC.las•ions as going
Church or to the fall fair, he wore
aper •collar and oiled his hair. He
k .o wore a ,home-made full cloth
;Smit, the yarn being spun at home;
also woven in a nearby loom. He al-
teo wore copper -toed boots with. peg-
ged soder and red tops. If he was,
trying to be real stylish, be wore a
"dickey" or false shirt front over his
flannel"shirt, and in winter time he
wore a cap of "hair seal" and a big
woollen scarf and home -knitted wol-
len mitts. I am afraid if such a boy
appeared among the correctly gloved
and upeo-date modern dressers of to-
day he would be laughed at, but they
would do it at theiroperil. inside of
that uncouth clothing there w'as is-
uall'y a boy very sensitive to ridicule
'an'ds ready •to fight at the drop of the
bat, The boy that laughed at him
was likely to get mu sed up.
In'• those days no one thought of
appearing in public without his Hair
well oiled. You could. buy hair oil in
any county store. A pot of Bear's
Grease was a treasure to be proudly
t^;
shared with one's befit friend.
I doubt if say one could buy a
paper collar which used to come in
much prize round paper boxes and
which adorned the shelf of the con -
try store and which uscoun-
tryally sold at
fifteen cents a box. In those days
you could see a greasy mark on the
wallpaper in most kitchens and par-
lors where the heads of the men and
boys rested when they tilted their
chairs against the wall, and this oil
gave rise to a lilt of finery or "fancy
work" which may be seen today, the
"Antinm{aeasaer." There was usual-
ly one on every chair, as most peo-
ple know this is a little tidy or "un-
tidy" that was placed on the back
of every upholstered chair to protect
the chairs from Macassar oil, the
ri?ost fatuous and popular brand of
hair oil.
The boys of yesterday had equally
as much sport as the' -boys of today.
Instead of following the sports in the
daily papers, they had their own ball
clubs and football teams and played
roaring games in the pasture' fields
in any district you could fined, and
easily gathered enough boys within
a radius of a couple of milers to
choose up sides and play ball. It is
true the 'modern games are more ser- ' :.,
entitle and the players 'have masks
anus pads. Uniforms, gloves, brats,'
balls such as, were not used in those
days, they' played in the clothes they
wore every dray, without gloves and
masks and with balls and bats of
their own making. A ravelled stock-
ing furnished the yarn for the ball,
with a bit of rubber inside for the
core. Many of the boys could use
an awl and wax -end well enough to
cover the ball with calf skin Brom
an old bootleg. Whoa we played
football the local shoemaker would
make the cover and would inflate it
with a bladder. Some of the best
politicians of today owe their 'lung
••po.wer and eh.estiness to blowing up
footballs.
In spite of talk and difference of
opinion the boys of today and the
boys of yesterday are much alike if
both could be dismissed from school
at the same time, and stripped of
their clothes near some good swim-
rndug hole on a sunina,r day, it would
take a skilful aibserver to tell then
apart. Boys have been . boys . since
the beginning of time and if one's
boys shad a chance they would discuss
stone -bruises and hives with the boys
of today on terms of equality.
But the boys of today are endur-
ing a test of courage euch as we nev-
er knew. They have been called up-
on to face wearies and .d'eath.for Can-
ada and the Empire and have re-
sponded like men. In tete name of
the boys of yesterday and the boys
of today, I, take ori my hat!
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panel are shown Lel 1 the new alb -
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easier and complete access to the
engine compartment, and Right the
new easily operated front -seat ad-
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TUCKERSMITH
PROMOTED
Miss Eileen Walters underwent an
operation in. Cldmttont ehosp'ital on
Thursday last. We .Mope for a speedy'
recovery.
Mr. and Mira Gordon Elliott have
returned from their wedding trip and
are getting settled in their new home
in McKilltrp-
Mrs. E. Orich is recovering from
her recent illness.
Mir. and Mrs. Cecil Oke have. moved
to their new tome, the Sehillinglaw
Diem., on the Kipper. Toad.
CROMARTY
Rev. Mr. Jamieson, of Picton, occu-
pied the pulpit in East. Presbyterian
Church on Sunday lalst-
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Lowe opened
up their home to a large number -'f
friends on Friday evening last, it be-
ing the occasion of presenting the
newly -married couple with beautiful
gifts and also tendering them a warm
reception on their entering the jour-
ney of matrimonial bliss. Warm con-
gratulations were lavished on the
young couple who are settling on the
old shomestead. A very happy even-
ing was spent in games and dancing
until the wee sma' hours, when all
left, leaving the best of wieshees to the
happy couple.
Mr. Herman Speare, of Toronto,
visited over the week -end with his
father, Mr. Joseph Speare.
Miss Pridham gave a very fine lec-
ture in the e' •ncb on Friday evening
last, accomer 'ed with views which
she had tak on an extensive trip
through the r,^'es ]asst summer.
'Ptore was a very poor attendance
owing to the very inclement weather.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Midler, Strat-
ford, visited under the parental roof
last Sabbath.
BRUCEleIELD
The United Farm Women herd
their mlontthly' meeting on Wednes-
day, Nov. lath, at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Alex Wright. The meeting
opened by sinating "Peace, Perfect
Peace," followed by the Lord's Pray-
er. After the minutes of the pre-
vious meeting wer6 read and adopt-
' ed, roll call was answered with a
stthg"stion, "How to Promote Peace"
The secretary read letters from Mrs.
Snider and Mrs. L. Taylor. Letters
from the {head office were read by
Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Wright. A
discueseion followed, also a discussion
on Red Cross work. The topic,
"World Peace," was taken by Mrs- C.
Haugh. We were then favoured with
a solo by Mrs. J. Cairns.. The meet-
ing closed with singing. Lunch was
served by hostess and friends.
A joint meeting of the U.F.O. and
U.F.W.O. will be held• at tike home
of Mr. and Mrs. C. Haugh on, Thurs-
day, Dec. 14th, instead of Wednesday,
Dec, 20th. The reports of the con-
vention at Toronto will he given.
Mr. William Manssori, of Penetan-
guishente,-wasenare' guest over the
week -end with Mr. and Mrs. William
Douglas.
•~Mr, and We C. Haugh called on
friends- at Blake on Sunday.
Mrs. A. McTavish, of Seaforth,
spent a few days- last week with Mr.
and Mrst. L. Eyre. -
Mrs. .7. O'Brien spent a few days'
last week with Mr. and Mrs. Corbett
of Heensall.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Snider have nsoved
to Godeerich for the winter.
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SEAFORTH
C-419
Mr. W. T. A. MacFadyen has
been promoted from District
Superintendent of the Bank of
Montreal for Ontario to Assistant
General Manager for the Ontario
Division, resident in Toronto, ac-
cording to a recent announce-
ment.
BLAKE
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Beattie, bri-
dal couple, have returned from their
honeymioon and are busy getting set-
tled in Varna. ° They were tendered
a reeeptioo in the Varna hall ,Tues-
day evening.
Tile many friends of Mr. Thomas
Johnston were sorry to Yearn of his
accident a few days ago when he fell
n2l broke his hip. Mr. Johnston is
s+t his 90tlh birthday and he suffers
a great decal. His many friends hope
he may recover. '
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jeffery spent a
few edkys with thedir,, 'Laughter and
family in Kitchener.
Mrs. Rudy
Oe ch returned home af-
ter 'spending a visit withn in
friends h
Waterloo County.
The many friends of Mr. W. Tough,
a former resident here, but now liv-
ing at Clinton, are sorry to learn of
his illness and hope he will soon be
r'esstered to better health.
BLUEVALE
Rev. 11, McCaskill, of Perth, Ont.,
pneaehsed in Knox Presbyterian
Church on Sunday.
Rev. C. Tavener spoke on "Conver-
sion," using in illustration the story
of Saui's appointment to the king-
ship of Israel, in his Sunday morning
sermon in the United' Church.
The weekly meeting of the Young
People's Union was held in the Unit-
ed Church on Friday eveening, the
president, Miss Daisy Holmes, presid-
ing for the business session, and
Miss Delphine Birbeck for the devo-
tional •period. Twenty-five dollars
was voted from the funds et the so-
ciety for the mission work of the
church. Kenneth Johnston gave the
Scripture reading. Mrs. M. L. Aitken
described the writings of David, Gray-
son and read.from his book, "Adhren-
tunes in Friendship" the story of
"Christmas at the Farm-"- - Mr. Will
Blackmore gave a •piano solo.
The November'meeting of the
"Steady and True" Mission, Circle of
the United Church was held at the
home of Miss Margaret Curtis on Sat-
urday. Miss. Louie Patton read the
Scripture and Misses Mossde Milligan
and Helen Thomson gave a. reading
in dialogue farm, "Jeessus, the Light
of the World." The lesson from the
study book was taken by Miss Mar-
gareet, Curtis. It 'dealt with the great
feasts and the marriage customs of
the native Hindus. After the meet-
ing
eeting a box of Christmas gifts® for chil-
dren in Northern Ontario was pack-
eat.
ackeft.
Everett McGee is seriously ill in
Wingham hospital and John Warwick
is undergoing treatment in Clinton
hoes pi tal.
Mrs. Alex Moffat has bought the
property in the village belonging to
the estate of she late James Nichol.
MissDorothy Aitken, of St. Cath-
arines; Miss Sadie IMcOhtar'les, of
Lucknow, and Donald Street, of
Moorefield, visited at the haeme of
Mrs. M. L. Aitken at the week -end.
Mr. land Mrs. R. F. Garniss, 11.1s0
M. 0. Scott, Malcolm Scott and Mrs.
Neil' MaeFhdl reen a.nd{ children, of
Mount Forest, attended the funeral of
their cousin, Mrs. Thomas Dickson,
at Seaforth on Friday.
The meemberse of the United Chaurch
Sunday School are preparing an en-
tertainment to be presented Thurs-
day evening, Dec. 21st.
"Why are you reducing?"
"Oh, to crit down expanses "
•
"How about having some piscator-
ial diversion tomorrow?",
"Sorry, but I Can't. I'm going fish-
ing?'
•
"So your daughter is about to mar-
ry. Do you really, feel she is ready
for the battle of life?"
"She should be. She's been in
four engagements already."
•
"Well, old man," Simpson said to
his friend who had just inherited a
fortune. "I reckon I ought to other
r, y congratulations, eh?"
"Oh, I don't know," the -new-rich
sighed. "I suppose wealth has its
points but it's sure to rob me of one
thrill, at least."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, I'll newer again experience
the thrill of paying off the last instal-
ment on something."
•
On to the parade ground marched
tette Colonel, He gave a look~ at the
paraded men, rubbed bis monocle,
and had another look.
"Hang ft all," he barked at the
captain, "what's the idea of parading
all the big men in front of the small-
er men?"
"Sorry, sir" exclaimed the captain_
"It seems that the sergeant had a
fruit stand up to a few months ago."
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SLINGS AND
ARROWS
SLINGS AND
(Contribi ted by J. Boyd Thomas)
The state is bigger than all parties.
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What we say eounts not so much
as how we stay ilt.
* *
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To do good is not enough; we
should do it tactfully.
* • *
Flor the ambitious youth politeness
is a tine investmentG-
• * *
Only such. pleasures as reonsort
with duty are worth the seeking.
* • *
The most honeyed words may be
the most pofeonons,
* * *
Smile, smile, smile, even if your
corns• are killing you. A smile is a
first-class lubricant, away ahead of
anything advertised on the radio!
* * e
If I hive a life that its clean and square,
And I love my fellow -pian,
And lend a hand to theeap him bear
His burden whenever I can.
I need not fear what the future holds,
Nor what the reward Will he,
For th,e mighty love that all enfolds,
Wilt!• surely care for me.
* v,*
A saving s'enee of humor ie a 'great
bulwark against a man taking him-
self too seriously, or overestimating
his gilts and graces, though how one
gets .that excellent and most useful
virtue, if the ' doesn't possess it nat-
urally, is very heard to see. Heaven
might be willing to listen to a man's'
prayer asking for it, for heaven must
see many tragedies in human elves
for want of it.
* * a
Relations take the greatest liber-
ties and give the least assistance. If
a stranger cannot 'help us with his
purse, he will not insult us with his
comtne
nRs: but wdUh relations, it
mto5ttll
s
'Y !that they are the
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veriest misers with regard to their
property, but perfect prodigals in the
article of advice.
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Life is more than slpeed.
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Jes' what's comm' next."
"The spice o' life is guessin'
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No one can handle a bribe and
keep clean hands.
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Without wealth in our hearts, rich-
es are rags.
• * *
If tem are in the right, you can af-
ford to keep your temper; if you are
in the wrong, you can't afford to lose
it. -
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'The see.lf-giving of life in sincere ap-
preciation and encouragement is an
important function of creative influ-
ence_
* * e
The well-being of the majority is
more to be considered than the com-
fort of the few.
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' Pieanaure which weakens the will
and shortens the days is not worth
what it cos'ts,
m * et
The beloved' of the Almighty are
the rich who have the humility of
the poor, and the poor who have the
magnanimity of the rich. -Saadi.
m * a
He that is taught to live upon lit-
tle, owes more to his father's, wis-
dom, than lie that has a great deal
Left him owes to his father's care. -
Penn.
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There are some things in this world
which Cannot 'be bought; and one of
them is the influence of the •hiome.-
Sir Wiueliam Jowett-
: * *
Even trees give sbelter to all who
pass their way. Are we not more
than many trees?
* * *
The greatest test of a man's ability
is not to undertake a job just because
he likes it, but to undertake a job. he
does not like and to do it as if he
did like it. -Sir Hugh Allen.
* * *
"What sunshine is to the flowers,
smiles are to humanity. They are
but trifles, to be sure, but scattered
along life's pathway, the good they
do is .inconceivable" -Carlyle.
* * *
The hardest thing in the world is•
self-control, and the saving of money
means the exercising of self-control
in all directions at once. •That is
what makes saving so hard for most
of us. -Platt.
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Poverty is uncomfortable, as I can
testify; but nine times out of ten the
best thing that can happen to a young
man is to be tossed overboard and
compelled to sink or swim fiat bim-
self.-James A. Garfield.
* * *
A Being breathing thoughtful
breath, a traveller betwixt life and
death; the reason firm„ the temper-
ate w i L 1, endurance, foresight,
etrelagtb and skill; a perfect woman,
nobly planned, to warn, to comfort,
and comamand; and yet a seirit still,
and bright with something of an an-
gel-ligiht---Wordsworth.
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Whatever gallows I erect for an-
other, upon it I shall surely hang my-
self! I desire poverty for shim, and
how poor do i become in spirit! I
wish him to be friendless; land be-
hold! 1 go lonely through the world.
I pray for this death and at the very
thought my better nature expires. -
Amos R.. Wells,.
* * *
It is clarion's that we pay statesmen
for whet they say, ,not for what they
do; and judge of Rhein from what
they do, not from what they say.
• * *
'Ilbere ire this difference between
hatred and pity: pity is a thing of-
ten avowed, seldom felt: hatred is a
thing often felt, seldom avowed.
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Life will never eminent to much for
any man who bas not ahead of him
all the time some land of promise) to-
ward which he is striving and tor
which he hopes. R is that expect-
ant look, that reaching for something
better, that keeps the heart steady
unci the purpose strong. It is true
that a man inlay never reach hie
'dream city, but he will never reach{
anything at all that is worth whiles
unless he has it ahead of him. It is,.
after aIle, the striving, the lhoping,
the daring, that gives life its zest
and keeps it vital and strong.
* * *
True contentment depends not Ipp-
on what we have, but upon what we
would have; a tub was large enough
for Diogenes, but a world was too
little for Alexander,
* *
Bed is a bundle of paradoxes: we
go to it wsith reluctance, yet we quit
it with regret: and we make up our
minds every night to leave it early,
but we make up our bodies every
morning to keep it late.
e
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We ask advice, but we mean ap-
probation.
* * •'
There are two things that bestow
consequence: great possessionst or
great debts.
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To excel 'others is a proof of tal-
ent: but to know when to conceal
that superiority is a greater proof
of prudence.
* * *
Having read{ the following so often,
T think 1 ought to pass it along with-
out o t comment:
You cannot control;
The length of life, but you can con-
trol its width and depth.
The contour of your countenancee.
but you (;an control its. expression.
1"lie
.other fellow's opportunities,
but you can grasp your own.
The vt'eat.her, but you can control
I he moral atmosphere which sur-
rounds you.
The big income of your competi-
tor, but you canmanage wisely your
own modest earnings.
The distance that your head shall
be above the ground, but you can
control the [height of the contents of
your head.
The amount of your income entire-
ly, but the management of your ex-
penditures is altogether in your own
tan des.
The other fellow's annoying faults,
but you can see to it that you your-
self do not deveiop or harbor pro-
voking propensities.
"Hard times" or "rainy days," but
you can bank money now to boost
you through both.
So, why worry about things you
cannot control? Get busy controlling
the thingS-yau can.
* C *
President Conant, of Harvard Uni-
versity, in his address to the gradu-
ating class warned • them strongly
against attempting to measure the
universe by the yardstick of their
own personal 'happiness or sorrow.
This is a common mistake. When.
things go well with us then we think
that, this is a very excellent world;
when things go wrong then the uni-
verse seems altogether out of joint.
But the universe is a very mutat larg-
er affair than any one man or wo-
man. The race is very much more
important than the individual. The
long years ahead mean much more
than a few drays or months in one
human life.
LONDON and WINGHAM
NORTH
A -i11.
Exeter 10.24
Henan 10.46
KlPPen 10.52
B rucetleld 11.00
Gunton 11.47
Londesboro 5.2.06
Blyth 13.15
Belgrave 12.17
Wingham 32.45
SOUTH
R P.M.
Wingham 1.56
Belgrave 2.05
Blyth ti 2.17
Londesboro 2.26
Clinton 2.08
Brumfield 8.28
Kipper 2.25
Henna 2.45.
Exeter 1.58
C.N.R. TIME TABLE
EAST
Goderich
Holmesville
Clinton
Seafortb
St Colum'ban
Dublin
Mitchel
WEST
Mitchell
Dublin
Seafortb
Clinton
Godericbn .........
A.M. P.M.
6.35 1.80
6.50 2.52
6.68 see
7.11 ^E.1e
7.17 2.53
7.21 8.29
7,20 2.42
11.06 9419
11,14 9.26
11,80 9.49
11.45 10:90
18,05 1025
CYR. TIME TABLE
EAST,
Gedenlcil
Menet
McGaw
Auburn
Blyth
Walton
McNo.ught
Toronto
Toronto
McN'aught
Molten
Blyth
Auburn
McGaw
Meueet
od
WEST
..,E
)P.111.
4.54
424
4.12
4.42
4.52
5.05
5.15
9.60
920
16.01
12.12
12.23
112.3*
12.40
19.40
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